Fake News Resources

What is Fake News?

Intentionally fraudulent websites, re-tweeted inaccuracies, we have all lived through fake news in some form. Please find resources below for libraries and educators to use in helping patrons identify “fake news.”

How can libraries combat fake news?

Use this checklist when you are reading or watching news.

What is the source? Can you find more information on the source?

Is there author listed? Can you find more information on the author?

Look at the date. Is this an old article?

Read beyond the headline of publications, does the story match the headline?

Fact-checking Websites

Hoaxy, a website from Indiana University that “visualizes the spread of claims and related fact checking online.” “A claim may be a fake news article, hoax, rumor, conspiracy theory, satire or even an accurate report.”